Training and Safety Tip: Crosswind landings


VOL 22, ISSUE 33	August 19, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Crosswind landings

Landing an airplane in a crosswind is a sequence of diminished flight control authority as airspeed decreases, requiring increased aileron and rudder deflection during the approach, touchdown, rollout, and taxi. Read more >

Technique

Article

In-flight mag check

If you've taken even one lesson you've performed a check of the airplane's magnetos and its ignition system. Read more >

Article

Fuel sumping

Drain a little of that precious fuel before every flight to make sure the color looks right, and verify the absence of blight. Read more >

Flight Training News

Ramp appeal

Vashon Ranger

The Vashon Ranger is a sweet-flying backcountry adventure machine, but its real calling may be training. Read more >

Ask AOPA

Sitting around

When I sit in seat 23B on an airline flight, or ride along in a general aviation airplane as a passenger, can I log that flight time in my pilot logbook? Read more >

Article

Monthly membership available

Did you know that an AOPA standard membership, which includes your choice of magazine and access to our hotline staffed by pilots and other technical experts who can answer any aviation questions you have, can now be renewed monthly for $7.99? Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Weight and balance

Regional airline pilot Cody Goodan tells the story of an incident he experienced as a newly certificated pilot flying with friends in a Cessna 172 when the combination of weight and density altitude resulted in disaster. Listen to the podcast >

Article

5 Advantages to the AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform

Here are five ways AOPA Flight Training Advantage can help make flight training more efficient and improve results for all involved. Read more >

Article

Scholarships available for aspiring ag pilots, women

Feed your need for agricultural application pilot training with scholarships from the leading group in that field, and many others are available to support women's aviation aspirations. Read more >

Career News

Article

'They need to get the care'

The NTSB's preliminary report on a fatal incident on July 29 in North Carolina stops short of declaring the co-pilot's death a suicide, but the surviving pilot's account reported by investigators leaves little room for other conclusions. Read more >

Career Pilot

Steam-gauge threats

Scanning may not be your strength if you've learned on glass panels alone. Practice a few approaches using just the iron-gyro standby instruments—you may be humbled. Read more >

Article

AOPA's 'Ask An Ambassador' reaches milestone

The popular AOPA webinar series, where viewers can Ask An Ambassador questions related to general aviation, has surpassed 100,000 total views. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': SimCom instructor John Martin

Meet SimCom Aviation Training turbine transition instructor John Martin, a masterful teacher with real-world experience who enjoys mentoring others. Plus, stick around for the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Avionics technician, Maine Aero Services

Maine Aero Services is seeking a skilled avionics technician installer to become part of its Part 145 repair station located at the Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine. Read the full description and apply today >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a high school initiative coordinator, a member services representative, an Aviation Finance credit supervisor, a product marketing coordinator, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Video

The triple H effect

How much does engine power decrease at high density altitude, and how else does this affect your airplane? Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video to find out.

Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by Flight Training editors unless otherwise noted. AOPA assumes no responsibility for products or services listed or for claims or actions by manufacturers or vendors.

Member Benefits

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Trouble with the flare?

Here is a simple technique to help with your landings provided by AOPA Premier Partner PilotWorkshops. Learn more >

Pilot protection services

COVID-19 brain fog and other long-term concerns

Even "mild" coronavirus symptoms can sometimes lead to more serious decision-making impairment. Be on the lookout, don’t fly alone if you feel foggy, and don’t let yourself get into trouble. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Article

Don't fly, simulate

Of all the ways to make flight training more efficient, good simulation training is perhaps the best. Time spent working with a simulator will almost always result in less time spent training in the airplane. Read more >

Photo of the Week

What it's like to fly the Opener BlackFly eVTOL

AOPA Senior Photographer David Tulis captured the Opener BlackFly eVTOL performance during the night airshow at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 while our video team caught up with Opener Flight Test Engineer Wyatt Warner on the ground to hear about what it's like to fly the futuristic craft. Watch AOPA's video and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I have a high school diploma and am weighing whether to pursue an associate's or bachelor's degree or go straight into a professional pilot training program. Is having a college degree on my résumé worth the delay in getting started with training and getting a job in the industry?

Answer

According to one pilot, "It depends. Are you absolutely sure a) you want to be a pilot, and b) you'll stay healthy enough to keep a First Class medical the rest of your working life? If so, go straight to the cockpit. If not, get the degree first." Join the discussion >

This discussion is from our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) Did you know that student pilots who join AOPA are three times more likely to complete their flight training? Membership includes unlimited access to aviation information by phone (800-USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) or from AOPA Online. Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Aug 27	Mineral Wells, Texas
Sep 10	Palm Coast, Florida; Ronkonkoma, New York; Midway, Arkansas; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Spokane, Washington
Sep 24	Battle Creek, Michigan; and Glencoe, Minnesota
Oct 8	La Crosse, Wisconsin

For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Aug 24, 12 p.m. EDT

AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

See the full webinar schedule in our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) View our recently recorded webinars (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'I don't have a baby monitor on the engine'

'Hangar Talk': Flight simulation instructor John Martin

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug 15, 2022

'There I was...': Cody Goodan

'Never Again': That nagging feeling

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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